Strategic alliances protagonists on the road to Ipack Ima and Pharmintech

The 8th October was a busy day in Milan, as Ipack Ima announced the details of its strategic alliance with INFORMA and the upcoming  Pharmintech by Ipack Ima, a vertical market event originating from its partnership with BolognaFiere.

The dual events Ipack Ima and Pharmintech, which will be taking place at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre from 27th to 30th May 2025, will be focussing on internationalisation and regulation of the pharmaceuticals market.

A topic of discussion at the press conference on Tuesday October 8th, details such as  the goals, strategic alliances, and plans to increase the attractiveness and global leadership of the event were unveiled.

During the first part of the morning, a presentation was provided of the terms of the synergic agreement with INFORMA, which is intended to bolster the role of the Milan fair as a leading event  for the processing and packaging communities. As part of the day's activities,  Informa Markets and Ipack Ima outlined the details of the agreement sealed a few months ago, during Propak Asia, which establishes a strategic alliance aimed at developing international promotion and cross-selling activities for the respective trade fairs in the portfolio, Ipack Ima, Propak, and Fispal.

Global objectives

The agreement therefore guarantees a global exhibition presence for processing, packaging, and materials technologies with a focus on industries in which Ipack Ima leads the way, such as food and beverages, grain-based products, through to liquids and pharmaceuticals, which is the target market   for Pharmintech by Ipack Ima. This objective is being pursued through shared dissemination activities, including a series of events and seminars proposed by Ipack Ima on topics of interest for the packaging, processing, and materials industry which are of strategic importance to both players.

An integrated platform presented through the voices of key industry leaders

Informa Markets and Ipack Ima have therefore agreed on the terms of an integrated platform that aims to heighten the visibility of the two brands in international markets. With a view to boosting  global growth, the partnership will enable Ipack Ima to further solidify its international standing as a leading event for technology. It will also enhance its presence in key European markets like France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and Belgium, while increasing participation from strategic markets such as India and the United States. At the same time, Informa will benefit from the direct presence of Ipack Ima in the Italian and Turkish markets, which will help attract new exhibitors to its exhibition network.

"As soon as we signed the agreement - begins Fraser Hawkes, managing director and international sales officer at Informa Markets - we began to see the synergies and opportunities it would bring. Thanks to our vast experience and extensive network in the key industries served by our ProPak Global portfolio, IPACK-IMA and ProPak are uniquely positioned to promote innovation and offer added value to customers around the world".

 

Chair of Ipack Ima Valerio Soli echoed these thoughts when he stated that "The agreement is wholly in line with our business plan, which envisages driving the growth and internationalisation of our fair by expanding collaborations and presence in other markets, in order to position Ipack Ima as a fair organiser with a global reach".

 

Food and non-food with pharmaceuticals taking centre stage

The partnership with Bologna Fiere for the organisation of Pharmintech By Ipack Ima meanwhile, is focussed on a specific market. This long-running event targets one of the leading European markets in which Italy is renowned for excellence. The event, which focuses on process and packaging technologies and solutions for the life science industries, is held at the same time as IPACK-IMA in order to create a supply chain project that encompasses  all the components of the value chain serving the world of pharmaceuticals, parapharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, nutrition, biotechnology, clean rooms, and medical devices. Content will span technology to digitalisation, the study of new materials to sustainability, alongside regulation and certification, which are vital for the pharmaceuticals market.

A round table to discuss a joint project

The press conference adopted a round table format, with the participation of Sergio Dompé – chair and director, Dompé Farmaceutici, Alberto Bartolini – CEO at Cit Pharma and chair of the Pharmintech 2025 steering committee, Valerio Soli - CEO Industrial Market Solution Division at Coesia and chair of Ipack Ima, Rossano Bozzi, Corporate Business Development Department, BolognaFiere.

 “Pharmintech by Ipack Ima plays a vital role in advancing the sector both technologically and in terms of research and design,” stated Valerio Soli, “offering a trade fair platform that serves as the perfect environment for companies seeking to innovate and grow in this rapidly evolving market."

Rossano Bozzi echoed this statement, underlining how “We are looking to the next Pharmintech with confidence, given on the solid results we have achieved so far with key global industry players that have already confirmed their involvement. This event is part of a strategic initiative dedicated to the industrial supply chains that our group is committed to developing”.

The spotlight then shifted to the world of pharmaceuticals, with Alberto Bartolini highlighting the technological evolution from synthetic drugs to biopharmaceuticals. He discussed the scientific revolutions that have had a substantial impact on the market, patients, and the technical advancement of the entire supply chain, including pharmaceutical packaging and processing, all showcased at their fullest in Pharmintech by Ipack Ima.

Finally, Sergio Dompé spoke about scientific research and its social role, stating that “Dompé has a long-standing tradition of research and development focussing on innovation as a lever for social and business development.

“From biotechnological drugs to computational chemistry for drug discovery, from over-the-counter drugs to biopharmaceuticals with the capacity to revolutionise treatments, the goal is to generate value by bringing wellbeing to patients and society, starting with the communities in which our companies develop their business. Pharmintech by Ipack Ima offers them the perfect opportunity to connect with the key players in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences sectors".